How to travel from Somerset West to Pretoria, South Africa

The distance between Somerset West and Pretoria is around 1,393km (865 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Somerset West to Pretoria by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PretoriaSomerset West if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Cape Town then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Johannesburg (JNB).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 2,790($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Pretoria.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 480($28)
Operated by

TransLux Express

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Cape Town then take the bus to Pretoria.

  • Duration21h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 960($56)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Pretoria.

  • Duration14h 45m
  • Distance1,444km (897 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Somerset West and Pretoria

There are several options for getting from Somerset West to Pretoria by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 480 ($28) and will take around 18h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,790 ($165).

The distance between Somerset West and Pretoria is around 1,393km (865 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,291km (802 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Somerset West and Pretoria by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Somerset West to Pretoria is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,790 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Somerset West and Pretoria, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 480 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Somerset West and Pretoria. We recommend that you take the train to Cape Town then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Johannesburg (JNB). instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Somerset West and Pretoria. It typically takes around 18h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Somerset West to Pretoria. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bellville. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 30m.

TransLux Express, Greyhound ZA and Eagle Liner run regular bus services between Somerset West and Pretoria. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Somerset West to Pretoria. We recommend that you take the train to Cape Town then fly from Capetown (CPT) to Johannesburg (JNB). instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Pretoria is Lanseria International Airport (HLA) (HLA) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Pretoria. OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) (JNB) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Somerset West and Pretoria. The distance is around 1,444km (897 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Somerset West to Pretoria is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,790 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Somerset West and Pretoria

Transport options from Somerset West to Pretoria
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 35m
ZAR 2,790($165)
hourly1,393km (865 miles)
Train to Cape Town, Fly4h 50m
ZAR 3,340($195)
hourly1,400km (870 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18h 30m
ZAR 480($28)
once daily1,518km (943 miles)
Bus via Cape Town20h 45m
ZAR 875($51)
once daily1,499km (932 miles)
Train and Bus
21h 45m
ZAR 960($56)
every 4 hours1,501km (933 miles)
Drive
14h 45m
ZAR 3,460($200)
on demand1,444km (897 miles)

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Airports near Pretoria

The following major airports near Pretoria offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.

HLA
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Pretoria
JNB
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Pretoria
PTG
Polokwane International Airport (PTG)
International Airport
Distance
271km (169 miles) from Pretoria